Sandown is much more than just a town for tourists; This does not mean that we disregard the visitor economy, quite the reverse, we generate the enduring appeal that only comes from a place that truly believes in itself, and which puts the wellbeing of its own community first.

Exactly so, and that sense of belonging, agency and future possibility drives everything else, including a resilient and lasting visitor economy.

Sandown has the acumen and determination, in its businesses, students and civic society, to grow its own future. There must be, and can be, a new approach, creating community benefit and common goods from public procurement, development, and the management of public assets.

Sandown must now fully commit to prioritising real and lasting ’levelling up’ where it is most needed: life chances for young people, improved mental health and wellbeing, reduced inequality and income deprivation, and boosted economic opportunity

We believe that the natural world, creative industry, and lifelong learning are Sandown’s essential raw materials; these are the antidote to the past and the foundations of the future. #IsleofWight

Fantastic !!

Really positive detached #YouthWork sessions in #Sandown & #Lake this afternoon. High numbers of young people engaged & received lots of feedback regarding preferences for FREE community #Positiveactivities through #EnergiseYOUth project #YWW21 #Youthworkweek. #Coproduction

Fantastic work by the Bay Resilience Team. Building up youth opportunity here is such a huge priority and thank goodness we have these brilliant people taking action !